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HSP 503: Contemporary Pastoral Issues (2 Credit Hours)
Course Syllabus
Bishop James Wilkowski
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is a core leadership course designed for those who intend to be future leaders in ministry. This course will move from definitions to the core values of a leader; how to take a ministry through a vision process; engage in strategic planning, decision-making, and implementation; build great teams; work through conflict and change; delegate tasks; and effectively instructor the next generation of leaders. Models from the corporate, political, and military worlds will be compared and contrasted with biblical definitions and illustrations of leadership.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Communicate the essential nature of a Catholic priest.
Assess the core values of a leader and evaluate yourself in relation to these values.
Initiate a vision and strategy process for your ministry.
Grasp the essentials of sound decision-making and team building.
Understand how to deal with obstacles and conflicts associated with leadership.
Communicate the basic elements of a biblical theology of leadership.
Evaluate the leadership style, skills and potential of yourself and others.
Provide significant leadership to the church.
Mentor leadership skills to others within the church.
Required Texts:
James Kouzes, Barry Posner, The Leadership Challenge, Jossey-Bass; 5th Edition ( 2012. ) ISBN 13:978-0470651724
Michael Useem, The Leadership Moment, Three Rivers Press; 1st Edition (1999)
ISBN 13: 978-0812932300
Patrick Lencioni, Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Jossey-Bass; 1st Edition (2002) ISBN 13: 978-0787960759
Written Assignments:
Creation of a Case Study: Describe a situation which requires biblical and theological reflection and the decision-making skills of a pastor and leader. This may be an actual or hypothetical situation; if it is based on a real event, change names and details to protect privacy. You might include such details as: What type of group is involved? What is the size of the group? What is the nature of the conflict or challenge? What is the likely result if the situation doesnt change? The paper is to be 6 to 8 pages double-spaced.
Leader Analysis Paper: Select one leader or one who has written on the subject of leadership (to be approved by your course instructor). Do a written analysis of his/her approach and contribution to leadership. Integrate class lectures into your discussion. The paper is to be 6 to 8 pages (double-spaced): one page on background, four-five pages on leadership philosophy, one page critique and summary of principles/lessons applicable to ministry leadership.
"Leadership Principles" Paper: Write a paper summarizing what you consider to be the most important principles for leading the church, and why you believe these to be essential. These principles can be gleaned from your readings, the Bible, class notes, your own experience, etc. This paper should be written as a resource for your future use, suitable as a starting point for training others how to lead. Include footnote and bibliographic information. Approximately 4-5 pages, double-spaced.
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1. Introduction to the Course
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2. The Definition of Leadership
3. The Need for Leadership
Read: Useem, Introduction and chapter 1.
Read: Kouzes/Posner, Preface through chapter 2.
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4. Acquiring Leadership
Read: Useem, chapters 2 and 3
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5. The Context of Leadership
6. Core Values and Leadership
Read: Kouzes/Posner, chapters 3-4, 9-10
Read: Useem, chapters 4-5
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7. Skills and Leadership
Read: Lencioni, pages 1-80
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8. Leadership and Teambuilding
9. Mission and Leadership
Read: Lencioni, pages 81-155
Read: Kouzes/Posner, chapters 5-6
Complete Leadership Case Study: Design due
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10. Vision and Leadership
Read: Useem, chapters 6-7
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(If you want to watch some examples of leadership analyses, you can watch the class presentations on lesson 17 on the disk)
Leadership Analysis Paper due
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11. Strategies and Leadership
12. Objectives and Leadership
Read: Kouzes/Posner, chapters 7-8
Read: Useem, chapter 8 through Conclusion
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13. Decision Making and Leadership
Read: Kouzes/Posner, chapters 11-12
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14. Change and Leadership
15. Leadership and Challenges
Read: Kouzes/Posner, chapter 13
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16. Transition and Leadership
Complete Leadership Case Study: Evaluations due
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17. Student Presentations
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Final Exam due
Leadership Principles Paper due
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